Neutral on abortion; what about ROTC?Dr. Jacobs’ decision to cancel an agreement with local abortion clinics makes it appear that university neutrality in controversial issues is an important value to him. Congratulations to Dr. Jacobs.

Now, when can we expect the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps program at UT to be canceled?

MIKE FERNER113th Street

Health care at fault for stressThere is a clever though somewhat annoying local TV commercial in which a doctor wags his finger and scolds us to avoid junk food and choose a stress-free lifestyle. Out here in my demographic, it isn’t that simple.

Because financial struggles cause me the most concern and loss of sleep, the stress that I have no control over in my life comes from the cost of my family’s health care.

Hospitals that were once mainly institutional healing centers with medical specialists seem to have become ostentatious profit centers with marketing specialists maximizing their income potential. And I’m helping to pay for this?

It is ironic that those who are supposed to keep me well are causing the most stress in my life.

And while I have a health maintenance organization in the event of a catastrophe, if it ever seems that I might need more critical care, I can’t say I won’t choose denial only to avoid financial anxiety.

RANDOLPH KANIACurtice, Ohio

Sidewalks clear, but folks in streetAfter every winter storm, Toledo residents are reminded that they have 24 hours to clear their sidewalks or they could be fined.

Spring has arrived, temperatures are up, sidewalks are clear, and people are still walking down the middle of the street.

BILL PIEPER117th Street

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